#NY state adds new COVID vaccine rules for nursing homes

#NY state adds new COVID vaccine rules for nursing homes

“#NY state adds new COVID vaccine rules for nursing homes” Nearly half of New York’s nursing home workers haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine — so the state Department of Health is now putting more pressure on the facilities to bridge the gap, The Post has learned.  Health department brass issued new guidance late Thursday that…

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#More than a third of NYers have received COVID-19 vaccine

#More than a third of NYers have received COVID-19 vaccine

“#More than a third of NYers have received COVID-19 vaccine” Just over one-third of New Yorkers — and almost 40 percent of New York City residents — have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, the latest state data shows. Since inoculation efforts began in mid-December more than 6.8 million Empire State residents or 34.4 percent of…

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#New York Legislature passes 2 billion budget

#New York Legislature passes $212 billion budget

“#New York Legislature passes $212 billion budget” The state Legislature passed New York’s 2021-2022 budget late Wednesday night — as the Assembly gave the $212 billion spending plan its final approval. Passage in the lower chamber came about 20 hours after the state Senate passed the overdue plan at around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. Passage in…

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